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Evaluation of Method Statements
Evaluation of Method Statements:-
When you (as a main contractor or client) receive method statements you should evaluate them to ensure the contractor has complied with the contract requirements for method statements.
The content should include:
Task/process and area of specialisation.
Sequence of work ...
Machinery Instruction Manuals
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On January 23 2015 | Comments Off on Machinery Instruction Manuals
When purchasing or hiring machinery its vital to confirm that there is an instruction manual supplied with the machinery, The manual should be concise and up to date.
Guidance notes for Instruction Manuals:-
Is it in English? (Note: The supplier is required to ...
Risk Assessment Control Measures
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On January 11 2015 | Comments Off on Risk Assessment Control Measures
When carrying out a Risk Assessment the level of risk compared to the reduction of risk measures needed you should consider financial, duration and difficulty of the works as part of the control process.
Risks should be reduced to the lowest possible practical level by ...
Method Statement & Risk Assessment for a Mech...
In Method Statements | By safetyadmin | On January 1 2015 | Comments Off on Method Statement & Risk Assessment for a Mechanical Road Sweeper
The Steps that can be taken to help reduce the risks are:-Before starting sweeping operations.
Ensure guards on machinery in place and effective for protection.
Always wear protective clothing and PPE as required.
Take extra care on uneven and/or sloping ground especially when ...
Project Safety Management Method Statement
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On December 17 2014 | Comments Off on Project Safety Management Method Statement
Safe Site Management is vital on any project, this example of a site management method statement describes the main requirements for the safe management of a site.
Each stage is to be planned and work carried out in a logical manner ...
Risk Assessment for General Building Works
In Risk Assessments | By safetyadmin | On December 1 2014 | Comments Off on Risk Assessment for General Building Works
This Example Risk Assessment covers the main risks associated with small building works/renovations
Risk Being Assessed: General Building work, Excavations, Foundations, General Brick and Block work, Work at height, Manual Handling.
Initial Risk Assessed as:-
MEDIUM (Point Range 4 to 6 Minor Injury/Disease/Loss)
Section ...
Method Statement for a hydraulic pile breaker
In Method Statements | By safetyadmin | On November 18 2014 | Comments Off on Method Statement for a hydraulic pile breaker
This is an example Safe Work Method Statement suitable for using a hydraulic pile breaker to cut reinforced concrete piles to the specified design level.
The full method statement is available HERE
Cut-off works to commence when Concrete piles have been cured ...
Method Statement for Airless Paint Spraying
In Method Statements | By safetyadmin | On November 11 2014 | Comments Off on Method Statement for Airless Paint Spraying
This is a basic example method statement for a painting project where airless spraying and brush work will be used. (Full method statement, Risk Assessments and COSHH Available HERE)
On arrival at work site:-
Site Induction and toolbox talk (This Method statement) ...
Method Statement for Installing Underground Tanks
In Method Statements | By safetyadmin | On October 29 2014 | Comments Off on Method Statement for Installing Underground Tanks
This is an example method statement for the excavation and placement of underground tanks. It can be applied to the installation of Sewerage package Plants.
General steps to reduce risks
Banksman Present during works
Area scanned for existing services, along with utility company ...
COSHH Explained
Carrying out a COSHH (Control of substances hazardous to health) Assessment for chemicals/substances on a construction site is vital, untrained workers can easily be injured or cause others to be injured. A typical sequence of a COSHH assessment is as ...
Health & Safety Manual
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On September 30 2014 | Comments Off on Health & Safety Manual
Having a company health and safety manual is advisable, whether a new company or existing company a manual will be very useful to help manage your health and safety.
What should your manual contain? Typically the general contents include the organisation ...
Brick and Blocklaying Safety Document Pack
In Method Statements | By safetyadmin | On September 25 2014 | Comments Off on Brick and Blocklaying Safety Document Pack
Our partners have recently put together a very useful set of completed health and safety documents for brick and blocklaying works
The Pack contains the following very useful and often asked for Documents:-
Compiled by a UK Chartered Building Engineer with over 30 ...